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ReviewBMC musculoskeletal disorders2024

Superficial thrombophlebitis in the forearm leading to entrapment of the radial nerve branch: a first case report and literature review.

Yinwei Zhang, Weijie Zhou, Jun Zhou, Weitao Chu, Jun Fan, Hui Lu

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Yinwei Zhang *Department of Orthopedics, Jinyun People's Hospital, No.299 Ziwei Nouth Road, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, 321400, People's Republic of China.
Weijie Zhou *Department of Orthopedics, No., 903 Hospital of PLA Joint Logistic Support Force, #40 Airport Road, Hangzhou, 31003, People's Republic of China.
Jun ZhouDepartment of Orthopedics, Jinyun People's Hospital, No.299 Ziwei Nouth Road, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, 321400, People's Republic of China.
Weitao ChuDepartment of Orthopedics, Jinyun People's Hospital, No.299 Ziwei Nouth Road, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, 321400, People's Republic of China.
Jun FanDepartment of Orthopedics, Jinyun People's Hospital, No.299 Ziwei Nouth Road, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, 321400, People's Republic of China. 13967061020@163.com.
Hui LuDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, #79 Qingchun Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 31003, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

This article reports a case of a female patient admitted with swelling and subcutaneous mass in the right forearm, initially suspected to be multiple nerve fibroma. However, through preoperative imaging and surgery, the final diagnosis confirmed superficial thrombophlebitis. This condition resulted in entrapment of the radial nerve branch, leading to noticeable nerve entrapment and radiating pain. The surgery involved the excision of inflammatory tissue and thrombus, ligation of the cephalic vein, and complete release of the radial nerve branch. Postoperative pathology confirmed the presence of Superficial Thrombophlebitis. Through this case, we emphasize the importance of comprehensive utilization of clinical, imaging, and surgical interventions for more accurate diagnosis and treatment. This is the first clinical report of radial nerve branch entrapment due to superficial thrombophlebitis.

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ForearmNerve Compression SyndromesRadial NerveThrombophlebitisFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRadial NeuropathyRadial nerve entrapmentSuperficial thrombophlebitis

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PMID38824539
PMCPMC11144313

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